Scientists have uncovered a stepwise system that guides how the brain sorts and stabilizes lasting memories. By tracking ...

The human brain is constantly flooded with sights, sounds and sensations, yet only a fraction of those experiences become ...

Neurons that specifically reduce and modulate electrical brain activity have a greater influence on emotional memories than ...

Memories are initially formed in the hippocampus, but the thalamus is a key next step in the relay that is important for ...

A structure deep in the brain, the hippocampus, plays a central role in forming new episodic memories (events and experiences ...

We often fail at the simplest tasks. It’s not stupidity, it’s because your brain is ancient, but your behavior is not.

Long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) are two well-studied forms of synaptic plasticity that are ...

Our new study shows why time feels like it speeds up with age. The good news: Older adults cherish and recall their meaningful experiences more vividly than the younger do.

In Ainsley's case, the specific aims of the study are likely multifaceted, touching on core areas of cognitive psychology. Unveiling the Building Blocks: These studies seek to break down complex ...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- Side by side on a sofa inside the National Comedy Center, Gail and Mario Cirasunda chuckled at a clip from the 1980s sitcom "Family Ties" that was playing on a TV screen. The show's ...